The much-awaited match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2023 is just around the corner. The two teams will face each other at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 15th at 7:30 PM. While LSG has lost one out of three matches, PBKS has won two out of four matches, and both teams will be looking to secure a victory to boost their momentum in the tournament.
Both teams have played four matches each, with LSG winning two consecutive matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), after losing their second match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Meanwhile, PBKS lost their third and fourth matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) after winning their first and second matches against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).
As both teams look to gain momentum in the tournament, it is crucial to choose the right players for your fantasy team. In this article, we will discuss three players to avoid in your LSG vs PBKS fantasy team.
1) Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan scored 11 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in the first game and has struggled for consistency across formats lately. In the second game he scored just 11 runs against Rajasthan Royals. In the third game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he scored 4 runs and in the last game against Gujarat Titans he smacked a quick-fire 22 runs off just 9 deliveries. Despite being Punjab Kings’ big-hitter, he has scored just 48 runs from his last four innings in the tournament. Therefore, it is best to avoid him in your fantasy team for LSG vs PBKS match.
2) Deepak Hooda
Deepak Hooda has not been in great form recently. He had a lackluster performance so far in the tournament. In his first two innings against Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, he only managed to score 2 and 17 runs respectively, despite being a number three batter. The same low string of series followed even in the third and fourth matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. With such poor numbers, makes him a risky pick for your fantasy team. Therefore, it is wise to avoid picking him in your fantasy team for LSG vs PBKS match.
3) Rahul Chahar
Rahul Chahar got a wicket in his two overs of bowling in the first match against Kolkata Knight Riders. The Indian spinner was economical in the second match against Rajasthan but failed to get any wickets. He has been very expensive in the third match against Hyderabad. In the fourth match against Gujarat, he was again wicketless. He has taken just three wickets in his last fou innings and thus, it is best to avoid selecting him in your fantasy team for today’s match between LSG and PBKS.
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In conclusion, to increase your chances of winning your fantasy team for LSG vs PBKS, it’s best to avoid selecting Shahrukh Khan, Deepak Hooda, and Rahul Chahar in your team. Instead, consider choosing players who are in good form and have a higher chance of making a significant contribution to their team’s performance.